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FDA Discourages Use of Morcellation in Hysterectomy

In a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safety Communication, the agency stated that they are concerned about women undergoing laparoscopic power morcellation for the treatment of uterine fibroids and the risk of inadvertent spread of...
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Posted May 20, 2014 | by victorlongo

Blood Glucose Test Strips May Report False Results

The FDA is advising people with diabetes and health care professionals to stop using GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips because the strips may report incorrect blood glucose levels. The FDA recommends the use of alternative glucose test strips...
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Posted April 30, 2014 | by victorlongo |in Uncategorized

Artelon Spacer Issues Reported

The U.S. Food and Drug Administratin (FDA) has received multiple complaints from patients implanted with the Artelon CMS Spacer, a thumb spacer implanted to treat early and mid-stage osteoarthritis. Problems reported include: Reduced...
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Posted April 3, 2014 | by victorlongo |in Uncategorized

Philips Respironics Initiates Recall of Trilogy Ventilator

Respironics, Inc. has announced a worldwide recall of approximately 600 Philips Respironics Trilogy Ventilators. The voluntary recall is meant to address a potentially defective component on the Trilogy Ventilator power management board, which...
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Posted March 1, 2014 | by victorlongo |in Uncategorized

FDA Announces Class I Recall of DePuy LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve

The FDA recently released a Safety Alert regarding the class I recall of the DePuy Orthopaedics LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve.  According to the agency, the taper connection from the LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve to the Diaphyseal Sleeve Base may not be...
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Posted February 28, 2013 | by victorlongo

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